The situation around Terri Schiavo was a deeply held conflict over what to do if someone isn't going to return to consciousness or competence. Who will decide? Even there, where we had settled legal rules, we still had disagreement. We're torn about these things. Ezekiel Emanuel competenceconflictconsciousness share on social
We do not believe voters gave President Bush a mandate to turn back the clock decades on so many of our legal protections. Ralph G. Neas backbushclock Change image and share on social
I come from a profession which has suffered greatly because of the lack of civility. Lawyers treat each other poorly and it has come home to haunt them. The public will not tolerate a lack of civility. James E. Rogers civilitygreatlyhaunt share on social
I think the issue is that Americans traveling abroad if gotten into legal problems should have access to a fair trial and an impartial tribunal. Maria Cantwell abroadaccessamerican Change image and share on social
My dream is to reform the legal system over the next 20 years. David Eagleman dreamlegalreform Change image and share on social
We are led by lawyers who do not understand either technology or balance sheets. Thomas Friedman balancelawyerlead Change image and share on social
Does the imam have a legal right to build the mosque at Ground Zero? The answer is yes. But is it the right thing to do? The answer is no. And most Americans, and most moderate Muslims, join with me in that call. K. A. Paul americananswerbuild share on social
It is not the role of Congress to decide legal cases between private parties. That is why we have courts. Jerrold Nadler casecongresscourt Change image and share on social
I think the only way to behave is as if nothing is private. And then fight to make what you care about legal and acceptable. Douglas Rushkoff acceptablebehavecare Change image and share on social